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environment-and-wildlife2 years ago

"Polar Bear Fatality Marks H5N1 Bird Flu's Global Reach"

A polar bear in Alaska has died from the H5N1 bird flu virus, marking the first known case in the species. The bear was found dead in December near Utquiagvik after scavenging on infected bird carcasses. The H5N1 outbreak, which began in 2021, has affected wildlife in over 80 countries, leading to millions of wild bird deaths and also impacting other animals such as bears, eagles, and seals. The spread of the virus to remote areas and vulnerable species like polar bears, which are already at risk due to climate change, raises concerns about potential ecological disasters.

via Mint|
##alaska#birdflu
environment-and-science2 years ago

"Polar Bear in Alaska Falls Victim to Global Spread of Lethal Bird Flu"

The highly pathogenic avian influenza strain H5N1 has been detected in a dead polar bear in Alaska, marking the first known case in the species. This discovery adds polar bears to the growing list of mammals infected by the virus, which has caused a global outbreak affecting various species and has now reached every continent except Australia. The polar bear's infection is particularly concerning given the species' already vulnerable status.

via Newser|
##alaska#birdflu
environment-and-wildlife2 years ago

"Polar Bear in Alaska Marks First Known Avian Flu Fatality Amid Global Spread"

A polar bear in Alaska has died from a highly pathogenic form of H5N1 bird flu, marking the first known case in the species. The virus, which has spread globally since 2020, has infected a wide range of wild birds and mammals but has not caused significant die-offs in most wild mammal populations. The polar bear's infection adds to concerns about the impact of the virus on vulnerable species, particularly as the polar bear is already threatened by climate change. The mode of transmission to the polar bear is uncertain, and it is unclear if other polar bears have been infected, posing challenges for wildlife monitoring in remote regions.

via The New York Times|
##alaska#birdflu
environment-and-wildlife2 years ago

"Rising Threat: 'Zombie Deer' Disease Poses Risks to Wildlife and Potential Human Spread"

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is cautioning deer hunters as Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) spreads across more than 16 counties in Iowa. The neurological disease, which affects deer, elk, and caribou, is transmitted through bodily fluids and has a long asymptomatic incubation period, making it difficult to manage. While there is no evidence of CWD being transferable to humans, hunters are advised to make informed consumption decisions due to its similarity to Mad Cow Disease. The DNR offers a testing service for hunters to check their game for the disease, which currently has no treatment or vaccine.

via kwwl.com|
##chronicwastingdisease#deerhunting
environment-and-wildlife2 years ago

Alaskan Polar Bear Becomes First Known Species Fatality to Avian Flu H5N1

A polar bear in Alaska has died from the H5N1 bird flu virus, marking the first known case in the species and highlighting the spread of the virus to remote regions. The virus, which has killed millions of wild birds and thousands of mammals globally, poses a significant threat to unique polar ecosystems and has already caused increased mortality in species like seals and skuas in the Antarctic. Scientists fear that the virus could lead to a major ecological disaster if it infects remote penguin populations. The situation underscores the vulnerability of polar wildlife to emerging diseases and the potential impacts of climate change on disease dynamics.

via The Guardian|
##antarcticecosystems#birdflupandemic
environment-and-wildlife2 years ago

"Polar Bear in Alaska Marks First Species Fatality from Avian Flu"

An Alaskan polar bear has become the first recorded case of a polar bear dying from the avian influenza, as the virus continues to affect various species around the world. The bear was found dead in October near Utqiagvik, Alaska, and was confirmed by the state veterinarian to have died from the bird flu. This case has been reported to the World Organization for Animal Health. The outbreak of the bird flu, which started in North America in December 2021, has led to the infection of numerous wild birds, domestic flocks, and other wild mammals, and has also contributed to rising egg prices in the United States due to its impact on poultry.

via Daily Mail|
##alaska#avianinfluenza
environment-and-health2 years ago

"Polar Bear in Alaska Marks First Global Avian Flu Fatality, Signaling Virus Endurance"

A polar bear found dead near Utqiagvik, Alaska, has been confirmed as the first documented case of a polar bear dying from highly pathogenic avian influenza. This discovery highlights the virus's persistence and impact on wildlife, including endangered species. The bear likely contracted the virus by scavenging on dead birds, and the disease has affected various wild bird and mammal populations globally. The virus's durability and spread, even to remote areas and across continents, suggest it may become endemic in the wild, posing new challenges for wildlife management and conservation.

via Anchorage Daily News|
##alaska#avianinfluenza